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Niches Equals Riches: But You Already Know That, Right? - - Kim Kirmmse Toth
I hope you know this by now. I know I talk about it all the time and so do probably hundreds of other coaches. That said, it's amazing how many coaches really don't have a niche or don't think it's important. I hear all the time that the reason someone doesn't have a niche is that they are... Submitted 5 days 11 hours ago.

The Secret Code to the New Economy: 1099 - Bruce Horst
For at least the past 6 months I've been asking every financial or business leader that I speak with what the 'new economy' will look like after this current recession has taken its toll and reshaped America's economy. I've been surprised at the low number of items I've found contention... Submitted 2 years 241 days ago.

Quantifying Convenience In Supplier Relationships - - Helen Ewing
In previous articles, we have been discussing the total cost of products and services to shed light on the concept that supplier value is not just price, delivery or quality, but a combination of all of those things including convenience. When evaluating suppliers to determine which ones offer... Submitted 286 days 18 hours ago.

Niche Building with Focused Energy - - Terry Swejkoski
One of the biggest mistakes a small business owner can make is trying to compete with the huge corporations that have seemingly unlimited marketing budgets. I'm not saying be fearful of getting into the game, what I am saying is choose your niche and stick with it. Select any industry with the... Submitted 1 year 310 days ago.

One Window Cleaning Business: No shame in rolling up my sleeves. - - Ryan Fritzsche
There seem to be one of two paths that a new business follows I was thinking to myself as I climbed a fully-stretched extension ladder for the tenth time this morning: fail or expand. In starting my own window cleaning business early this year, I was dizzy with the possibilities that lay... Submitted 2 years 273 days ago.

How To Write a Business Plan That Is So Good the Bank Manager Quits His Job and Steals Your Idea! - LeahG Artist
This happened to me! I wrote a business plan a few years ago with the help of a 'business plan writing' product I will tell you about herein that was apparently so good that the Loan Manager we saw at the bank, not only quit his job to set up our 'business' but took the franchise area we had... Submitted 2 years 320 days ago.

The Official Corporate Minute Book Scam - - Jon Fischer
There are loads of companies out there whose primary business is to sell official corporate minute books. These "official kits" usually include a corporate binder, a corporate seal, official share certificates, stock ledger and some organization dividers. There is a whole business built around... Submitted 3 years 279 days ago.

Get Statements Paid on Time - Avis Ward
What if your financial coordinator (FC) never had to deal with slow-paying patients again? Cash fl Submitted 4 years 254 days ago.

Reducing Staff Turnover in Small Businesses - Avis Ward
Is staff turnover driving you bonkers? Do you feel you are losing money and market share? Do you contribute this to the absence of loyalty and dedication among your staff? Would you rather have a "team" and not ever worry about absences or staff turnover again? If you have asked yourself... Submitted 4 years 293 days ago.

How to Start A House Cleaning Business … In 7 Simple Steps - Fayola Peters
One of the main reasons people start businesses is to make money. For some it’s a blessing to make money doing something they love. I’m not saying that you have to love house cleaning in order to have a successful house cleaning business however it would be a good idea if you didn’t hate it. How... Submitted 7 years 292 days ago.

Ten Ways How You Can Make Money With Coaching - - Kim Kirmmse Toth
Are you stuck? Do you feel afraid? Are you confused what you should do next? I have been in all of those places so I get it. I know how awful it can feel. But I also know how I got myself out of those feeling and I can help you get away from wondering why in the world you started this... Submitted 36 days 10 hours ago.

How to Get Over the Delegating Blues - - Jane Morrison
If you're like the "old" me, you might have trouble asking for help or hiring someone to help you with your business. The truth is, I've had to learn the hard way. I suffered from "analysis paralysis" when I had too much to do on my plate, and even though I outsourced book-keeping, article... Submitted 115 days 17 hours ago.

What Does Quality Mean To You? - - Helen Ewing
When people were asked if they expected high quality in the goods and services they purchased, they overwhelmingly responded, of course. When further pressed, and informed that the highest quality would cost them more, a perception began to develop around price and quality. The higher priced the... Submitted 310 days 22 hours ago.

2 Designs for Adding Virtual Retreat Days to Your Business to Help Your Business Soar! - Kim Kirmmse Toth
A Virtual Retreat is a vehicle for helping your business reach new financial gains. I have done many and just love the ease and the transformations that can occur in a short period of time, as well as generating income. These VIP Days are wonderful when people don't want to travel due to... Submitted 316 days 17 hours ago.

3 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Your Own Online Business - Kim Kirmmse Toth
You have probably heard the statistics and they aren't pretty. If you read the numbers that the U.S. Government Small Business Administration's website states it says that 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. You might have come out of another employment situation and are... Submitted 316 days 17 hours ago.

Delivery Savings Made Easy - - Helen Ewing
For many small to medium sized businesses, delivery charges are a substantial part of their annual budgets. If you think about it, delivery charges occur for items a company receives as well as for items it ships. It is not just something manufacturing companies are concerned about but service... Submitted 352 days 16 hours ago.

Save Money By Just Asking - - Helen Ewing
There are several ways to minimize prices for products and services to make your business more competitive in the marketplace. Nine options will be highlighted in this article. Applying these methods can save your company thousands of dollars. Suppliers are not as proactive about lowering their... Submitted 1 year 11 days ago.

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Boy Scout Slogan - Chris Gattis
I love the Boy Scouts. I spent many years as both a boy participant and an adult leader. Scouting teaches boys important skills and manners that will serve them well as adults and as business leaders. The Boy Scout Slogan offers another great opportunity learning opportunity for entrepreneurs... Submitted 1 year 91 days ago.

13 Ways to Bootstrap Your Start-Up Capital - Chris Gattis
Starting a business without borrowed money is an awesome thing. The lack of readily available funds forces you to concentrate on the basics, maximizing resources to save capital for when you really need it. Your discipline is sharpened and you don't waste resources on stuff that doesn't translate... Submitted 1 year 92 days ago.

What Is "Corporate Veil" And How It Can Be Pierced - - Alex Zehnbacht
Protecting Your Assets If you are a business owner, one of the most significant reasons to incorporate or form a limited liability company ("LLC") is to protect your personal assets from a business creditor's claims against your company. This ability of a properly-formed and maintained... Submitted 1 year 96 days ago.

What Comes After The Swift Cold Gluing Machine? - - Richard Norman
About 8 years ago J.M.Campbell of Glasgow went out of business. For many years they had been the manufacturer of the Swift Cold Gluing Machine. The Swift cold gluing machine was a reliable old workhorse, simple in design and operation; it was used by many thousands of people around the... Submitted 1 year 160 days ago.

A Modification For The Swift Cold Gluing Machine 6 to 24 Inch Models. - - Richard Norman
About 8 years ago a company called J.M.Campbell of Glasgow England went out of business. They were the manufacturer of the Swift cold gluing machine. Those experienced bookbinders among you, or those who were involved in packaging, will need no introduction to the reliable, swift whole... Submitted 1 year 161 days ago.

Why Are Small Businesses Forgoing Affordable Health Insurance Tax Credits? - - Yamileth Medina
It seems like a win-win situation for small businesses: provide health insurance coverage to your employees (which keeps you compliant with the new healthcare reform legislation), and recieve tax credits. The federal government even funded an informational mailing about the credits to four... Submitted 1 year 168 days ago.

How Efficient Is Your Client Intake Process? - - Helen Ewing
Following up with clients can be a cumbersome process if it is not systematized for consistency and flow. Having a successful, repeatable process pays for itself over time. Client confusion over what comes next is eliminated. Delegating the process to others becomes effortless. Attaching metrics... Submitted 1 year 189 days ago.

Taking Care of Yourself IS Taking Care of Your Business - - Helaine Iris
Everyone knows how important it is to take care of you while building a business. It's almost become a clich the expression coined by financial expert David Bach, "pay yourself first", has come to represent across all disciplines, the notion of taking care of number one before turning your focus... Submitted 1 year 231 days ago.